Fort Hunter Liggett’s police captain arrested for alleged DUI

Fort Hunter Liggett’s police captain was arrested in February on suspicion of drunken driving and causing an injury to another driver in a crash outside of Creston, according to the CHP.

William Winfred Lorz II, 42, was arrested Feb. 7. He’s being charged with driving under the influence with a blood/alcohol level of 0.08 or above and causing great bodily injury, as well as driving under the influence with a blood/alcohol level of above 0.08.

Lorz has pleaded not guilty and has a pending court case, according to prosecutors.

He has been placed on leave from his work duties, Fort Hunter Liggett officials said.